State Library of Queensland

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There is so much on offer at State Library. Explore ways to make the most of your visit before you arrive.

Join us for a free First 5 Forever early literacy session.

Beginning to research your family can be tricky if you’re not sure where to start. Knowing what resources to search and where to begin can make the journey easier. Join our staff at State library of Queensland as they explain how to start your family history, cover some useful resources, and demonstrate how to use the resources and equipment. During this 45 minute session you will: learn the steps you can take when beginning family history and the types of records you can keep, discover some of the most useful resources for researching genealogy, and participate in a hands-on activity learning how to use some of the resources including the microfilm machines. This event will be held in the Level 3 Reading Room at State Library of Queensland. More details will be provided upon registration.

Start your Anzac Day on an interactive journey from the First World War to today inside Anzac Square Memorial Galleries – a free exhibition curated by State Library of Queensland. Located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance in Brisbane’s CBD, plan your visit to the Memorial Galleries; open special hours from 5:30am—3pm on Anzac Day (Thursday 25 April) to help you commemorate. Recognised as one of Australia’s most important national occasions, Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I; the landing of our troops at Gallipoli, Turkey, on 25 April 1915. Though they suffered heavy losses, and the campaign would fail to achieve its objectives, the actions of the Australian and New Zealand troops during this campaign began the ANZAC legend and saw the world stand up and take notice. To learn more, register here for a free talk on Stories from Gallipoli. Patrons wishing to attend the Anzac Day Dawn Service in Brisbane City are invited to gather around the Shrine of Remembrance from 3:30am for a 4:28am start. Those visiting in person are welcome to honour their heroes by laying a poppy or wreath inside the Memorial Galleries or in the Anzac Square parklands. If you can’t attend in person this Anzac Day, take a moment to pay your respects by placing a virtual poppy online. It’s free and helps ensure those who made the ultimate sacrifice are never forgotten.